Listen to Story Losing belly fat can feel like a near-impossible feat for many women as they hit a certain stage in life. As the years go by, metabolism slows down, muscle mass declines, and the simple calorie-burning power we once took for granted fades. This means that both nutrition and exercise play increasingly crucial roles in our health journey.
But for women entering perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause , this struggle can reach a whole new level. Typically, beginning in the 40s and early 50s (and sometimes even in the 30s), perimenopause brings a significant drop in estrogen and other hormones, along with symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. These hormonal changes signal the body’s natural shift toward the end of the reproductive years, but they also create new obstacles in managing weight, especially around the belly.
For women navigating this stage, balancing hormones, nutrition, and exercise becomes a delicate art. PERIMENOPAUSE-RELATED WEIGHT GAIN Perimenopause weight gain is far from uncommon. According to Dr Juhee Jain, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital, " Perimenopause weight gain is a common concern among women in midlife.
This increase, mainly around the belly, affects about two-thirds of women and typically adds around over 0.5 kilograms per year." For women navigating this stage, balancing hormones, nutrition, and exercise becomes a delicate art.
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